Kokeshi doll vintage creative by master Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018).　Her red kimono shows beautiful wood grain along with gently carved butterflies which is also her title (蝶 means butteflies). The base is made of darker wood (same as her hair) that creates a lovely color contrast.

Sekiguchi Sansaku (1925-2018) is perhaps the most renowned kokeshi master. He’s the only artisan who has ever been certified by the Japanese government as “master of creative kokeshi”. He has a museum in his birth city of Shibukawa in Gunma prefecture and it’s being managed and maintained by his daughter Izumi who is a kokeshi artist in her own right. He has won the prestigious prime minister award three times for his beautiful and unique dolls.

In great condition. Comes with the original box & wooden sign.

Height: 18cm / 7 inches
Width: 20cm / 7.8 inches
Depth: 9.5 cm / 3.7 inches